2001 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #04V498000
RECALL FOR SEATS
CERTAIN 1998, 2000-2005 MY CE, FE, AND RE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH ONE OR MORE CE WHITE 30-INCH CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 25, 1998 AND AUGUST 24, 2004. THE SEAT CUSHION RETENTION MAY NOT RETAIN THE SEAT IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 AMTRAN FE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/20/2000 - 7/21/2000 |
| Recalled on |
10/15/2004 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/5/2004 |
| # Affected |
154 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN 1998, 2000-2005 MY CE, FE, AND RE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH ONE OR MORE CE WHITE 30-INCH CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 25, 1998 AND AUGUST 24, 2004. THE SEAT CUSHION RETENTION MAY NOT RETAIN THE SEAT IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, THE SEAT CUSHION MAY TIP FORWARD AND MAY BECOME UNATTACHED CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO SLIDE OFF THE SEAT AND/OR BE TRAPPED BY THE SEAT CUSHION. THIS ACTION COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
IC CORP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPAIR THE CUSHION BY ADDING A CLIP TO THE CUSHION TYING IT TO THE SEAT FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT IC COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-843-5615. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2001 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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